Assistant Research Fellow - Anatomy

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FACULTY OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | TE KAUPEKA MATAI ROKOA-KOIORA
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY | TE TARI KIKOKIKO
CENTRE FOR MENSTRUAL CYCLE RESEARCH

Mo te tima | About our team

The Centre for Menstrual Cycle Research (CMCR) is newly established and builds from the mahi of the Menstrual Health Research Network. Our goals centre around awa o te atua, the menstrual cycle, which is a key health indicator and a core aspect of overall wellbeing that is experienced by billions of people worldwide.

As a Centre, we aim to improve the mental, physical, and spiritual hauora of all those who have/have had menstrual cycles, and their communities, in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the Pacific. Central to this aim is whakawhanaunga, building the relationships necessary to promote and facilitate research related to the menstrual cycle that is interdisciplinary, collaborative, and encompassing of multiple knowledges.

Te mahi | The role

As an Assistant Research Fellow in the Centre for Menstrual Cycle Research (CMCR), you will support the research and outreach activities of the Centre.

Key tasks of the role include contributing to the following objectives:
Establishing and supporting a community advisory panel for Menstrual Cycle Research.
Producing the Aotearoa New Zealand Menstrual Cycle Research Landscape, a living 'state of the nation' statement of the past, present, and future of MCH knowledge in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Compiling a Kete of menstrual cycle Resources to be hosted on our website.
Helping to host community engagement events to foster outreach.
Developing a capacity building service to advance research and other activities in the CMCR.
Expanding engagement with The Monthly, our research and networking online workshop.
Facilitating organisation of the annual Menstrual Cycle Research Hui.

Ka pukeka me ka wheako | Your skills and experience

We are looking for a self-motivated candidate that has excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work without direct supervision, set priorities and allocate their own timetable. They will be able to think logically, understand complex ideas and communicate scientific and research concepts to various audiences, have strong attention to detail with excellent teamwork skills.

Additionally, the successful candidate will have:
A minimum of an Honours degree in a relevant field, with a strong understanding of the research that is carried out in the Centre.
Proven experience in high quality scientific writing.
Knowledge of Microsoft and Adobe software, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Knowledge of content management systems as well as a variety of social media platforms.

Puroko | Further details

This is a part-time (0.25 FTE) fixed term position (until 21 December 2029) position, located in Otepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range to this role is $62,496 to $84,125 pro rata per annum.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information regarding the role, please contact Professor Jane Girling via the contact details below.

Tono | Application

Candidates are requested to submit the following:
Curriculum vitae.
Letter of application that addresses your skills and experience relevant to the position.
Date on which you would be available to take up the appointment.
Names and email addresses of at least three referees.

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600908 will close on Sunday, 28 June 2026.

Applications may be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Professor Jane Girling

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